In his story "Cancer Ward" the well-known writer and public figure Alexander Solzhenitsyn described in detail his feelings that he experienced in those days when, according to the forecast of doctors, he had only a few months to live. The diagnosis of seminal (testicular cancer) was like a death sentence. In those days when he was on the verge of life and death, he especially acutely came to know not only himself, but the entire Universe — and the cancer receded.
The example of the Nobel laureate in literature is far from the only one when the strength of a person's spirit turned out to be stronger than an insidious illness, as evidenced by the examples of many public figures.
Emmanuil VITORGAN, actor, malignant lung tumor: the true diagnosis was hidden from me for a long time, they said that tuberculosis was to blame. I even quit smoking. They were taken to the operation, in what the mother gave birth. And I felt so embarrassed. I tried to laugh it off. He asked: "Is it really all for one?" Short "Yes!" I already heard as if in a dream when they put an oxygen mask on my face.
When I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was Alla (Alla Balter, the wife of the actor. — Ed.). «I love you», — she said. It was worth going through a lot for this moment! That's when she admitted that I had a malignant tumor removed. If I had known about this earlier, I probably would have been hysterical, but I thought only about one thing: how to get back on my feet as soon as possible.
There were periods when I gave up, but Alla did not let me become limp. She supported me in everything, studied everything about this disease, so sometimes she even gave advice to doctors. She wrested me from the clutches of this terrible disease, and she herself burned out from it in the same oncology center where I was once treated.
I am convinced that cancer can be beaten. Saves the love of loved ones and faith in recovery.
Vladimir LEVKIN, singer, soloist of the pop group "Na-Na", cancer of the lymphatic system: it all started with the fact that one day the temperature rose. I didn't even attach any importance to it. Is it not enough? Maybe he caught a cold. Then peeling appeared, I began to itch and turned to dermatologists. For seven years I was treated for scabies, until an experienced doctor suspected a disease of the lymphatic system. The tests confirmed his fears: I was diagnosed with lymphogranulomatosis; fourth degree. Nobody spoke about a positive outcome, my case was too neglected.
I've had four rounds of chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant. In total, he lay under droppers for a year and a half, and every day he repeated: “I haven’t done everything yet, I have no right to die!”
I remember when I just woke up from anesthesia, the first thing I saw outside the window was the sun. I wanted to get up, go to this window, behind which was Life. Those 50 minutes that I made my way to him, having overcome some one and a half to two meters, were endless. But I forced myself to go through them.
Today, public opinion dooms such patients, while doctors more and more often state: we will defeat cancer.
Listen to the professionals and believe in the defenses of your body. And you will definitely survive.
Aida VEDISCHEVA, singer, stomach cancer: that period was not easy for me. I just divorced my husband. And when the pain twisted at night, she decided that the liver was responding in this way. It turned out that everything is much more complicated: cancer of the third degree, in its inoperable stage.
I insisted on the operation and went through all the traditional procedures for such cases. But most importantly — I reconsidered my views on life, changed my habits. First of all — food. For breakfast, she now ate a grated apple mixed with cloves, garlic and lemon. She refused meat. And the morning began with jogging, exercises and breathing exercises. And won!
Today I can say with confidence that the happiest day of my life — the day of my resurrection. And when, ten years later, I celebrated it, I was specially invited to Moscow to present an honorary award: «Profession — life".
Faith lifted me up and helped me beat cancer.
Iosif KOBZON, singer, prostate cancer: when I heard that I had only a week and a half to live, I did not feel fear. I was just thinking about how I would tell Nelly about this (the artist's wife. - Ed.). But, when I just stepped over the threshold of the house, she realized from my face that something had happened. And when she heard the diagnosis, she answered: “Don't worry, everything will be all right. We will be treated. From that day on, she never left my side.
I realized that for the sake of my wife and children I had no right to give up, and agreed to a difficult operation in Berlin, although the chances were not great. First, one tumor was removed, and four years later another one. Serious complications in the pulmonary vessels, inflammation of tissues in the kidneys, and pneumonia appeared on the background of chemotherapy. Due to weakened immunity, an inflammatory process began in the area of the postoperative suture, which then completely dispersed.
I lost 20 kg, lost my voice and was very afraid of losing my intellect. Close your eyes and repeat the lyrics. Due to constant pain, I began to think about laying hands on myself. But Nelly didn't let me lose heart.
It is important to avoid "bed rest". You have to force yourself to get up and go.
Yuri NIKOLAEV, TV presenter, bowel cancer: it all started with the doctors suggesting an operation on a vessel that could rupture at any moment and thereby provoke instant death. The seven-hour operation, which was to replace the worn part of the vessel with an artificial one, went well. But during the next scheduled examination, cancer was detected.
Friends suggested treatment in the best clinics in the world, but I decided to stay in Moscow. He was sure of a favorable outcome and was not mistaken.
I remember that after the operation I was irritated by my own helplessness. I didn't want to see anyone but my wife. In those days, I made a lot of sense.
The support of loved ones and ardent faith in God helps to survive a serious illness.
Vladimir POZNER, TV presenter, first president of the Academy of Russian Television, prostate cancer: when I found out about my diagnosis, I had a desire to bang my head against a concrete wall — I didn't want to die at 59.
There were several treatment options: traditional surgery or a less traumatic, but experimental method. I chose the first one. Despite the fact that there was no chemistry or radiation, the operation was not easy. I left the hospital devastated. That's when I felt the attention of my wife! There were no sympathetic looks on her part, no false notes of encouragement in her voice. With her casual attitude to what is happening, she helped me.
After the operation, I got more than 20 years of wonderful life. Also, I have more respect for myself. After all, if I had passed the examination two or three years later, I would hardly have been able to live to be 80.
I am a biologist by training and I understand that many forms of cancer today are curable, and I believe that cures will soon be found for those that cannot be cured.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, see a second or third doctor. If the diagnosis is confirmed, do not lose heart.
This disease can be overcome if caught in time and done the right thing.
Vladimir SHAINSKY, composer: when they told me that I had cancer for a long time, at first I did not believe — I always thought that with this disease a person experiences terrible torments, but I had a slight malaise. I would not do anything further: in my life I have never been sick and have never taken a pill.
My wife insisted on the examination. She found both the clinic and the doctor who operated on me. But I flatly refused chemotherapy. Only sports can strengthen the body, and inspire the spirit — optimism. And then a Moscow psychic told me that I was guarded by four guardian angels. But I am convinced that they are not four, five. My wife is also a guardian angel. Apparently, their protection helped me defeat the disease.
If you tune in to the positive, then no oncology will overcome.
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